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Bypass Fats – More Than ME Traditionally used as a concentrated metabolisable energy (ME) source, bypass fats are a highly flexible way to boost your herd’s energy at this time of the year. Take Golden Flake® for example – it contains 37MJME/kgDM, compared to most other feeds and pasture that range from 10-13MJME/kgDM. A typical […]
Loose Manure and Lameness, how are they linked? Loose, and often bubbly manure occurs on a lot of farms when pasture undergoes its spring and autumn “flush”. But just because it is common does not mean that it is normal. If we think about what loose or bubbly manure is telling us….. it is […]
Mating time is a critical window to improve productivity and efficiency. Optimising reproductive health now can mean more successful pregnancies, lower empty rates, fewer complications and better overall performance. Nutritech’s AquaTrace® Mating Pack and Mating Top-Up Liquid are scientifically formulated to support reproductive performance and immune health in dairy cows and bulls during the critical […]
Smart Solutions for Sick Calves: Boosting Recovery with Nutritech Essentials As calf rearers all we want are healthy, happy calves that are growing well and thriving. However not every season goes smoothly. Whether it’s scours, dehydration, infectious disease or stress—early intervention is key. Nutritech offers several tools to support sick calves and help get them […]
Managing the challenges of winter saved and spring pasture Winter saved and early spring pastures are often wet, with variable tonnage and contain higher dead matter at the base. Mowing height, time of harvest, wilting and weather are key points to consider when making silage and baleage. These pastures create challenging and risky fermentations due to being […]
Feeding for Flexibility: NEXULIN® and LIPOEN+® Help Dairy Cows Cope with Early Lactation Stress Improving metabolic flexibility. A dairy cow’s ability to adapt energy use to meet shifting demands is becoming a foundation of modern herd management. Cows that adapt more efficiently to energy deficits early in lactation tend to be healthier, more productive, and […]
Dear Nutritech customer, We have some exciting changes with our team in the South Island we wanted to share with you. After six incredible years as an Area Manager in Canterbury/North Otago for Nutritech Catherine Sharpin is taking up a new role as our Forage Business Development Manager – South Island. In this position, Catherine […]
Building Better Calves: Nutritech’s 2025 Calf Range Delivers Performance and Profitability Raising strong, healthy calves is the cornerstone of a productive and profitable Dairy or Beef operation. Nutritech’s newly updated Calf Range is designed to help farmers rear robust calves with optimal health, growth, and lifetime performance – whether for dairy or beef systems. At […]
Ketosis, reproductive challenges and poor peak milk yield… Is ‘leaky gut’ to blame? The answer is yes, leaky gut can play a significant role in all three. But how are they linked and what does it mean for you on farm? To answer this question, we first need to take a step back and understand […]
Hannes and Lyzanne du Plessis – On their farming journey and helping others to achieve their goals. “We came to New Zealand from South Africa in 2003 with a baby, a suitcase, and $20. Hannes started as a Farm Assistant, and within five years, we had worked our way up to Lower Order Sharemilkers. Since […]
